Motorcyclist dies from accident near Raceland

Published: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:56 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:56 p.m.

A Raceland motorcyclist died at a hospital after being involved in a Saturday afternoon crash on La. 1 just north of Raceland, State Police said.

The victim was identified as Leo Robinson, 69.

State Police said Robinson was traveling south on La. 1 on a 2007 Honda Goldwing just before 1 p.m. when a Grand Am driven by Nelma Naquin, 74, of Thibodaux, pulled out from the road’s shoulder and tried to make a u-turn. Robinson’s motorcycle then struck Naquin’s vehicle in the driver’s side door.

Robinson, who became trapped under his motorcycle, was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center where he later died, police said. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Police said Naquin was taken to St. Anne hospital in Raceland with minor injuries.

Alcohol and speed are not suspected factors in the crash, police said. Toxicology tests are pending.

<p>A Raceland motorcyclist died at a hospital after being involved in a Saturday afternoon crash on La. 1 just north of Raceland, State Police said.</p><p>The victim was identified as Leo Robinson, 69.</p><p>State Police said Robinson was traveling south on La. 1 on a 2007 Honda Goldwing just before 1 p.m. when a Grand Am driven by Nelma Naquin, 74, of Thibodaux, pulled out from the road's shoulder and tried to make a u-turn. Robinson's motorcycle then struck Naquin's vehicle in the driver's side door.</p><p>Robinson, who became trapped under his motorcycle, was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center where he later died, police said. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.</p><p>Police said Naquin was taken to St. Anne hospital in Raceland with minor injuries.</p><p>Alcohol and speed are not suspected factors in the crash, police said. Toxicology tests are pending.</p>